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Why Paul McCartney's 'Kisses on the Bottom' Was the Perfect LP at the Perfect Time

Why Paul McCartney’s ‘Kisses on the Bottom’ Was the Perfect LP at the Perfect Time

Paul McCartney finally returned to the traditional pop and jazz of his youth 10 years ago this week. In more ways than one, I’m glad that he waited.

Butcher Brown, "For My Love" from 'Encore' EP (2021): Something Else! sneak peek

Butcher Brown, “For My Love” from ‘Encore’ EP (2021): Something Else! sneak peek

Check out the crushed velvet-smooth slow jam “For My Love” advance single from Butcher Brown’s upcoming ‘Encore’ EP.

Butcher Brown, "Truck Fump" from 'Encore' (2021): Something Else! sneak peek

Butcher Brown, “Truck Fump” from ‘Encore’ (2021): Something Else! sneak peek

Check out this satisfying fusion-jazz number “Truck Fump,” an advance single from Butcher Brown’s upcoming ‘Encore’ EP.

Butcher Brown - '#KingButch' (2020)

Butcher Brown – ‘#KingButch’ (2020)

Butcher Brown’s fusion / R&B / funk / punk alchemy doesn’t brow beat you into submission. Instead, seductive grooves and confident musicianship do that job.

Paul McCartney's 'Good Evening New York City' Was Unexpectedly Relevant

Paul McCartney’s ‘Good Evening New York City’ Was Unexpectedly Relevant

The latest in a parade of Paul McCartney live projects arrived 10 years ago today with some memorable surprises.

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Mike Stern and Jeff Lorber Fusion – ‘Eleven’ (2019)

What we get from fusion icons Mike Stern and Jeff Lorber are the best of both worlds and that’s the strongest reason why ‘Eleven’ merits a lot of listens.

Robben Ford's Tasty, Energetic 'Soul on Ten' Reframed His Recent Work

Robben Ford’s Tasty, Energetic ‘Soul on Ten’ Reframed His Recent Work

Someone once said Robben Ford has forgotten more licks than most guitarists ever learn. ‘Soul on Ten’ arrived 10 years ago this week as proof.

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Boz Scaggs – Out Of The Blues (2018)

Long past the hit-making phenomena of the ‘Silk Degrees’ years, Boz Scaggs is still providing some very good reasons to keep listening to him with his third return-to-my-roots record in a row, ‘Out of the Blues.’

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The Chick Corea + Steve Gadd Band – Chinese Butterfly (2018)

Chick Corea and Steve Gadd’s ‘Chinese Butterfly’ breaks no new ground but in this case, that can be completely forgiven.

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Jonny Lang – Signs (2017)

Older, wiser and brimming with confidence, Jonny Lang makes his strongest case yet for his early fans who fell in love with that high school phenom to come running back to him. In 2017, ‘Signs’ fulfills the promise of 1997.